Taylor Needles
Biloxi,MS
Summary
Highly skilled within the Emergency Department , with significant experience in fast-paced hospital environments. Strengths include critical thinking, prioritization of care, and handling of emergency situations. Notable skills in EKG administration, patient assessment, and teamwork lead to improved patient outcomes and department efficiency. Previously made impactful contributions to health teams by enhancing communication and ensuring high standard care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Technician
Memorial Hospital
Gulfport, Mississippi
02.2025 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and recorded observations accurately.
- Monitored vital signs of critically ill patients and reported any abnormalities to the physician or nurse immediately.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or trauma cases while maintaining professional composure.
- Provided assistance to medical professionals with various medical procedures including injections, wound care and dressing changes.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were stocked in clinical areas at all times.
- Assisted in transporting patients to various departments for further evaluation.
- Assisted with fitting patients for casts, crutches and other medical devices.
- Conducted triage assessments on incoming patients to determine priority of care based on severity of condition.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing changes, ambulation assistance and positioning in bed, chair, stretcher.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by initiating life-saving procedures such as CPR according to policy guidelines.
- Performed EKGs on patients to monitor heart rate and rhythm as requested by physician or nurse.
- Operated medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, monitors, IV pumps, oxygen tanks, suction machines, and other emergency devices.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Attended training to validate or refresh basic professional skills.
Medical Assistant
Lori McAuliffe, MD.,PA.
St. Petersburg, Florida
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and medical procedures.
- Collected and documented patient medical histories and vital signs accurately.
- Prepared examination rooms by ensuring cleanliness and proper equipment setup.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
Patient Care Representative
Montefiore Hospital
Suffern, New York
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Facilitated patient scheduling for appointments and referrals.
- Assisted patients with insurance verification and eligibility inquiries.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Communicated with healthcare providers regarding patient needs and concerns.
- Handled incoming calls, addressing patient inquiries and concerns promptly.
- Coordinated follow-up care instructions for discharged patients.
- Assisted healthcare providers in managing patient care by coordinating appointments, referrals, laboratory tests, and medical records.
- Verified insurance coverage for all visits to ensure accurate billing procedures were followed.
- Provided assistance with registration paperwork during new patient intakes.
- Categorized and labeled medical documents and documented work processes.
- Prepared documents required for filing claims with insurance carriers in order to obtain reimbursement for services rendered.
- Processed payments from patients using cash registers or computer software programs.
- Reviewed inventory levels regularly to keep pharmaceutical office well-stocked with needed supplies.
Medical Assistant
MedRite Urgent Care
Bronxville, New York
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and medical procedures.
- Prepared examination rooms by ensuring cleanliness and proper equipment setup.
- Educated patients on medication usage, treatment plans, and preventive care practices.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
Patient Care Assistant
Heart to Heart Home Care Agency
Bronxville, New York
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care.
- Monitored patient health status and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to clients and families.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient living spaces.
- Documented patient interactions and care provided in records accurately.
- Aided in the transportation of patients to appointments and activities.
- Provided assistance to nurses and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient care.
- Assisted with ambulation and positioning of patients according to their plan of care.
- Reported any changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse immediately.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Observed safety precautions when handling hazardous materials such as linens, soiled dressings or infectious waste.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations following established protocols.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Used hospital-approved devices and techniques to transport and lift patients.
- Ensured proper nutrition by providing meals, snacks and fluids to patients as instructed by medical staff.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MSSkills
- Patient monitoring
- Vital signs assessment
- Medical documentation
- Emergency response
- Infection control
- Patient education
Timeline
Clinical Technician
Memorial Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Lori McAuliffe, MD.,PA.
04.2024 - 01.2025
Medical Assistant
MedRite Urgent Care
12.2022 - 06.2023
Patient Care Representative
Montefiore Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2024
Patient Care Assistant
Heart to Heart Home Care Agency
09.2018 - 06.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College